Relative Clause (relative clause)
A clause placed inside a sentence to modify a noun (intermediate level patterns)
Meaning & usage
A relative clause lets you describe a noun with a whole clause, like the book I bought or the town I moved to. Place the modifying clause in plain form directly before the noun, as in 買った本 or 近いアパート, with verbs and i-adjectives in plain present or past and na-adjectives plus nouns using な or の. Japanese uses no word for who, which or that, so avoid adding extra pronouns inside the clause and keep the tense relative to the main action.
Example sentences 8
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昨日買った本はもう読み終えた。
I've already finished reading the book I bought yesterday.
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母が作ったケーキはすぐになくなった。
The cake my mother made disappeared right away.
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駅に近いアパートを探しています。
I'm looking for an apartment close to the station.
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友達が勧めた映画はとても面白かった。
The movie my friend recommended was really interesting.
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彼が書いた手紙に心を打たれた。
I was deeply moved by the letter he wrote.
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去年引っ越した町は静かで住みやすい。
The town I moved to last year is quiet and comfortable.
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会議で使った資料を送ってください。
Please send me the materials you used in the meeting.
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彼女が選んだ店は駅の前にあります。
The restaurant she chose is in front of the station.
